Has anyone noticed

[ale3000.livejournal.com]

the increasing number of Marinas popping up lately?

Marina is my mother's name, and until recently I'd never met or heard of many other people with the name. Now it seems like it's popping up everywhere. I love the name, but to me it sounds old-world and pretty, not like something that would readily become trendy. Maybe it's just me.

I just hope it doesn't balloon into the next Madison or Alyssa.

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[politicking.livejournal.com]

names of my friends;

girls:
rosalie sunshine
krysten mae
roxanne elizabeth
stephanie ann
danielle dawn
sarah ann
amanda valentina

boys:
cody daniel
dominique (no middle name)
bryan charles
geoffrey (no middle name)
merle nate
andrew ryan

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[sweatydog.livejournal.com]

More names I find interesting.

( H and G names )

Names.

[leopardesspots.livejournal.com]

I'm really picky about names and tend to name all of my animals something "proper" -- as opposed to 'Fluffy' or 'Kitty', or other nonsensical names.  :]
 
If I ever have a daughter, I know that I would have to include the name 'Katharine' in her name.  I prefer that spelling over 'Katherine' and to me, 'Kathryn' seems like a completely different name.  I can't seem to really settle on a middle name, but I so far the only name that has stuck is 'Elizabeth'.
 
My mother died when I was fifteen and her name was Cathy -- I'm not too fond of that name, but it seems like it branched from the name Katharine (and its variants).  Elizabeth is my maternal grandmother's middle name.
 

( Favorite Names... )

I have a love/hate relationship with my own name.  It's Lana (precious, Ancient Germanic) but it's pronounced "LAN-ah", like...well, 'banana'.  My name is very often mispronounced as 'LAH-nah' or 'LAY-nah'.
 
I can never find any of those cool license plates with my name on them, or stickers, or coffee mugs, or anything that's sold with a name on it.  Boo.
 
...but, I've also never had to refer to myself as 'Lana L.' in classes to identify which Lana I was.  I have only met one other person with this name (though she pronounced hers as 'LAH-nah').
 
So, aside from the little meaningless quirks (mugs, stickers, license plates, the different/incorrect ways of pronouncing my name), I do like it and I'm very happy with it.  :)

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[sandtree.livejournal.com]

I probably won't have kids for at least another ten years, but Norah has been my favourite name since I was ten or eleven. I read it in a book, and I thought it was great, and unlike other names that I've liked and then got sick of, I've stuck with Norah.

I'm just wondering what everyone's opinion is on the spelling. Norah or Nora? The spelling that I've always liked is Norah, Nora seems to create a completely different feel, but is good in its own way, so now I'm kind of conflicted.

What do you think? With an h or without?

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[xbaby-lovex.livejournal.com]

Hi, my name is Alice and I'm new to LJ and I stumbled across this community. I've got 2 kids. In their day care there are some interesting names.

Girls:
Andrea- A bit bland, but it's okay.
Brittlyn- Horrible in my opinion. It's like the parents couldn't decide between Brittany and Caitlin.
Callie- My daughter, so of course I love the name. lol
Daisienne- Pronounced like Daisy Ann. It's different, but I don't hate it.
Eowyn- Pronounced A-owe-in. Being the Lord of the Rings fangirl that I am, I love this name.
Kamzie- Ick. Just ick.
Lamara- Named after her dad, Lamar. I don't like this name at all.
Liliana- Cute, but a bit trendy.
Petra- I love this name.
Tabby- Not short for anything. Reminds me of a cat.
Zoe- It's alright, but not one of my favorites.

Boys:
Aidan- Too trendy, but I don't mind it.
Cuttler- I actually like this name a lot.
Elliott- I love this name.
Galen- This is my son, so I obviously like his name. lol
Holland- I don't like this name at all.
Kimball- Not a name to me.
Rebel- Kind of growing on me. Maybe it's because he's Callie's little boyfriend. lol
Sean- Almost named Galen this. I love it.
Shayden- Made up name. Don't like it.
Upton- Not a big fan, but it's not horrible.

Mali

[missbailey.livejournal.com]

I'm in love with a name. Turns out that we were not pregnant but are still trying. I've only got a girls name picked out so far. Just asking some suggestions on the middle name situation:

Mali Rae Doreen
or
Mali Doreen Rae

Mali means Mary in his native language. It sounds just like Molly. Doreen is both his mother and my grandmother's name. Rae? Well I dislike Mae my moms middle name so i made it Rae.

So Which way should the names go? Also, any suggestions on any other mns are welcome!!

Thanks

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[kubiq.livejournal.com]

Any opinions on the name Yan ( pronounced YAHN)? Spelling suggestions? Still looking for the Russian name that will sound good in English...

Middle Name?

[belles-saisons.livejournal.com]

I'm looking for a middle name for Selene. I prefer not very common names and preferably not very American, for my daugther will be French and Latin. I would like one that would roll very nicely. Any suggestions? Thanks!

xo